The Art Institute of Dallas is a private college for creative professional studies based upon focused and balanced curricula. Our college prepares students for careers in design, media arts and culinary arts by providing an intensive educational environment and by responding to changing technology in order to meet the opportunities of a global economy.

School Highlights

South University-The Art Institute Of Dallas serves 1,155 students (81% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.

South University-The Art Institute Of Dallas is one of 19 community colleges within Dallas County, TX.

Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $17,668 is more than the state average of $4,070. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $17,668 is more than the state average of $6,270. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$17,668

$4,070

Out-State Tuition Fees

$17,668

$6,270

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

96%

83%

Median Debt for Graduates

$25,167

$9,500

Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,334

$5,250

Acceptance Rate

50%

75%

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

The Art Institute of Dallas is a design, media arts and culinary arts post-secondary school offering bachelor's and associate's degrees in Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Advertising, Interior Design, Digital Media Production, Video Production, Fashion Design, Interactive Media Design and Media Arts & Animation.
The school is one of over 40 Art Institutes located in major cities throughout North America. The school was designed with the creative student in mind. Spacious classrooms and equipped studios, professional skills kitchens and both Mac and PC computer labs offer a productive working atmosphere to explore and render creativity. The school also includes a library resource center, student gallery, student deli, an art supply store, staff and faculty offices and other amenities. Also on campus is the Chef's Gallery, a restaurant open to the public that's operated by senior level culinary students and overseen by professional chef faculty.
The Art Institute of Dallas helps prepare its students for the competitive marketplace by teaching real-world, professional skills and directs students' portfolio development and professional resume creation.
The Art Institute of Dallas is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Arts, Associate and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.

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Quick Stats

Students: 1,155 students

In-state tuition: $17,668

Out-state tuition: $17,668

Acceptance Rate: 50%

Student:teacher ratio: 21:1

Minority enrollment: 65%

Did You Know?

For Dallas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,875 per year for in-state students and $7,186 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,901 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.